Ultrafast science Research update Condensed-matter physicist to head DESY Accelerator lab chooses nanostructure expert as new director Read article: Condensed-matter physicist to head DESY
Transport properties Research update Metamaterials boost MRI sensitivity Technique can probe around twice the depth, say researchers Read article: Metamaterials boost MRI sensitivity
Surfaces and interfaces Research update NMR reaches the nanoscale Diamond defects 'feel' tiny magnetic fields Read article: NMR reaches the nanoscale
Imaging Research update Sound technique to unplug oil Using pressure pulses to locate pipe blockages could save oil companies millions Read article: Sound technique to unplug oil
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature Two decades and counting… Opening this special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Physics World, Matin Durrani says that the magazine still has a vital role to play in th... Read article: Two decades and counting…
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature …And now for the next 20 years Six leading physicists peek into the future
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update US Nobel laureates: vote Obama Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation' Read article: US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Optical physics Research update Camera captures at record rate Researchers unveil system with “unprecedented” image quality, frame rate and frame count
Telescopes and space missions Research update Liquid mirror shows promise for adaptive optics Device is controlled by an array of magnetic coils Read article: Liquid mirror shows promise for adaptive optics
Imaging Research update Electron microscope sees single hydrogen atoms Placing samples on graphene substrate allows light atoms such as hydrogen to be observed Read article: Electron microscope sees single hydrogen atoms